Lotus Q. Thomas, M.A. Director of National Programs

Meet at our site: 330 G Street Corner of 4th & G Street, West Sacramento In Person and Outside! Come join us  at the site on SATURDAY, MARCH 5, AT 10:00 am      We will give you an update on our community, pricing and the timeline. You’ll have the opportunity to meet some of… Read More

JOIN US ON ZOOM! March 3, Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) Come learn more about Washington Commons.  We’ll share why we are so excited about our site in West Sacramento, our building plans and timeline, and how you can reserve a home.  But most importantly, we’ll share more about our future neighbors and community… Read More

As Lead of Community Agreements for my community, I have come to doubt the value and viability of “fairness.” I think fairness is occasionally possible, but rarely is it always possible for everyone.  In a complex situation like cohousing, if we strive to be fair to everyone, we are fair to no one, because the whole process becomes bogged down and… Read More

In August 2022, we will gather in Madison complete with hugs and late night drinks. We will have online sessions available as recordings after the event for those we will miss in person. We hope you are with us for yet another new and exciting year in cohousing.  Check back here for more details as… Read More

2022 Madison National Cohousing Conference Volunteer Opportunities Thanks for your interest in volunteering at the August 2022 Madison Cohousing Conference! While the formal volunteer slots that qualified for registration discounts have all been filled, we’d still love to have your help. There will undoubtedly be last-minute, less-structured “drop-in” volunteer opportunities. Please be aware that these… Read More

February 5, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Meet at the Tree House Cafe  630 3rd Street, West Sacramento    ​​We invite you to join us at the Tree House Cafe at 10:00 a.m. Come a bit early and grab a cup of coffee.  We’ll give you an update on our community, the pricing and the timeline.  You’ll get… Read More

RSVP here: https://juniperhillcommons.org/info-session   Join a cohousing neighborhood in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley! We’re looking for kids and adults of all ages to join us as neighbors.   We’re a multi-generational group building homes in Harrisonburg, Virginia, a small university city of ~54,000 people and nicknamed “The Friendly City”. It’s a great place to raise kids, with… Read More

February 2, Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) ​​We invite you to learn more about Washington Commons.  We’ll share why we are so excited about our site in West Sacramento, our building plans and timeline, and how you can reserve a home.  But most importantly, we’ll share more about our future neighbors and community culture…. Read More

For several years, I have been working to combine two types of community: Jewish and cohousing. These two concepts of community – one that allows people to experience and express their Jewish lives and one that gives people the chance to knit close communities through shared living – can be mutually reinforcing and stronger together…. Read More

Come learn about cohousing: why we love it, what it is, and how it works. This event covers all the basics. It’s perfect for new folks wanting to understand what exactly cohousing is  and anyone who would like to know more or get some more ideas for explaining it to others.  Join us online for… Read More

RSVP here: https://juniperhillcommons.org/info-session   Join a cohousing neighborhood in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley! We’re looking for kids and adults of all ages to join us as neighbors.   We’re a multi-generational group building homes in Harrisonburg, Virginia, a small university city of ~54,000 people and nicknamed “The Friendly City”. It’s a great place to raise kids,… Read More

Update Re-opening is happening both suddenly and gradually. It is both joyful and challenging. It involves discussions and decisions, new protocols and a return to hold habits. In the midst of all that, we are proposing a day of celebration. We’re setting aside our all-day-on-zoom event on June 26 because we suspect that connecting in… Read More

January 8, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Meet at the Tree House Cafe  630 3rd Street, West Sacramento   ​​We invite you to join us at the Tree House Cafe at 10:00 a.m. Come a bit early and grab a cup of coffee.  We’ll give you an update on our community, the pricing and the timeline.  You’ll get to… Read More

January 6, Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (pacific) ​​We invite you to learn more about Washington Commons.  We’ll share why we are so excited about our site in West Sacramento, our building plans and timeline, and how you can reserve a home.  But most importantly, we’ll share more about our future neighbors and community culture…. Read More

Schedule & Session Descriptions Day 1 – Thursday January 13 Welcome (16:00 GMT, 11:00 EST) Association Updates (16:15 GMT, 11:15 EST) Updates from the USA, CAN, GBR, AUS and NLD. Networking Breakout Groups (17:00 GMT, 12:00 EST) Networking – While we are meeting virtually and unable to talk informally over coffee and snacks, there will… Read More

Program Contact List To add your information to our event contact list (available to all registered participants) fill out the form here. Access the contact list here Feedback Form Click here for the feedback form. Please let us know what was useful to you throughout the summit and what could have worked better. Your feedback… Read More

Costs CohoUS is offering a series of online conferences in 2022 kicking off with “Loving Cohousing” in February.    Early Bird: $55 Standard Registration: $65 Registration includes access to recordings of event content, whether or not you choose to attend the event live. You may register at any time, including after the event to access recordings…. Read More